Cosmas Zavazava

Meaningful connectivity is a lifeline, a catalyst and a shared force for good. The more connected we are, the stronger we become together. As we head towards #ITUWTDC-25 in Baku, we are spotlighting real impact - for people, for the planet and for our shared future. #BDT4Impact

For landlocked developing countries, digital is a bridge to opportunity & growth. Our task is to make it strong & resilient. Pleased to launch the new Facts & Figures on LLDCs, designed to inform impactful solutions to shared yet diverse challenges: itu.int/go/lldcs #LLDC3

In our interconnected world, regulation is key to building a digital ecosystem that can help tackle global challenges. At #ITUGSR-25, we will work with regulators to design robust frameworks that enable digital development at its best. Join us in Riyadh🇸🇦: itu.int/gsr25

Today, we kicked off the Expert Network of our Digital Innovation Board under the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alliance for Digital Development – an engine that will turn ideas into action for even more impactful digital transformation. Grateful to all the selected experts for…

Half a million people have gained basic digital skills through 14 @ITU–@Cisco Digital Transformation Centres worldwide. In June, we brought all focal points together to exchange good practices, lessons & ideas to further scale up this impact: itu.int/go/AVEA #BDT4Impact

Pleased to explore ways to advance our shared goals of boosting digital trust, inclusion & skills with H.E. Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health & Mass Media of Sri Lanka🇱🇰. From cybersecurity to capacity building - ITU-D stands ready to support Sri Lanka’s digital journey.

Excellent exchange with Ms. Philomena Gnanapragasam, CEO of @myAIBD - host of this week's Asia Media Summit. We discussed new ways to work together to strengthen digital broadcasting capacity, cybersecurity & knowledge-sharing for sustainable digital development across…

#GenerationConnect means a generation without borders, where #YouthLead with bold ideas & digital solutions for real-world change. Meet 31 young visionaries who, next week, will embark on a digital leadership journey as our #GCYLP Fellows in Geneva. We cannot wait to welcome you!

Met with H.E. Mr. Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information🇰🇭, and reiterated my appreciation for Cambodia’s leadership in regional broadcasting development. I look forward to building on this momentum to foster a resilient and inclusive region, ready to thrive in the digital age.

Grateful for the opportunity to present @ITUDevelopment's work on universal connectivity and digital transformation to regional broadcasters at the Asia Media Summit in Siem Reap. Broadcasting can play a key role in advancing #EarlyWarningsForAll, digital inclusion and services.

A pleasure to meet H.E. Ms. Heena Waleed, Chief Spokesperson at the President’s Office of the Maldives🇲🇻, to reaffirm our partnership and explore ways to promote inclusive digital development through stronger digital skills, child online protection and cybersecurity.

Delighted to speak at the timely session on tackling disinformation at the Asia Media Summit in Siem Reap. To succeed, we must invest in digital literacy & skills for youth, modernize digital regulation & strengthen cooperation - exactly what we will work towards at #ITUGSR-25.

Latest #ITUdata shows steady growth in mobile Internet coverage in LLDCs - an encouraging sign of progress. Yet 47% of those who can connect are not online, reminding us that meaningful connectivity is about more than coverage. More Facts & Figures: itu.int/go/lldcs #LLDC3

In a decade, Internet use in LLDCs has more than doubled, opening doors to education, jobs & essential services for millions. But many doors remain closed. Deep disparities within & across LLDCs call for people-centric & data-driven action: itu.int/go/lldcs #ITUdata #LLDC3

Internet use in LLDCs has grown at a pace far exceeding the global average, spotlighting opportunities offered by digital development. In my latest blog, I focus on how new #ITUdata shines a light on remaining connectivity gaps and helps close them: itu.int/go/KKPQ #LLDC3

Honoured to meet H.E. Mr. Sok Puthyvuth, Secretary of State at Cambodia's Ministry of Posts & Telecommunications🇰🇭, in Siem Reap & discuss deeper collaboration on digital innovation, skills, policy & inclusion, building on Cambodia Government's digital transformation leadership.

Through #GenerationConnect & #GirlsInICT, we work together to help #YouthLead & thrive in the digital age. Today’s youth empowerment workshop in Siem Reap🇰🇭, part of the 20th Asia Media Summit, will nurture ambition & inspire action towards a more inclusive & connected future.

Great pleasure to open a workshop on the role of broadcasting in strengthening #EarlyWarningsForAll, ahead of @myAIBD’s Asia Media Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia🇰🇭. Thank you to the hosts & participants for their efforts to make the Asia-Pacific region more connected & resilient .

30+ years of digital impact and countless lives changed through technology - that is our shared legacy. At #ITUWTDC-25 in Baku🇦🇿, we will look to the future while reflecting on the progress made and recognizing those driving change. Join us as a sponsor: itu.int/go/7J7D

A very warm welcome to the Space Generation Advisory Council @SGAC as our new @ITUDevelopment Sector Member. Their vibrant global network of young professionals brings fresh energy to our shared mission to connect people and promote peaceful and sustainable digital progress.